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Friday Flashback: Watch Kanye West Perform On Def Poetry Jam Before He Was Famous
January 20, 2012 – 3:18 pm | One Comment
Friday Flashback: Watch Kanye West Perform On <i>Def Poetry Jam</i> Before He Was Famous

Before Kanye West was famous, he was still the same cocky, braggadocios rapper we have come to know and, er, “love” today.
In 2004, the then 27-year-old had already made a name for himself whilst producing …

A List Of Your Favorite “Shit People Say” Videos
January 20, 2012 – 1:38 pm | No Comment
A List Of Your Favorite “Shit People Say” Videos

You’ve watched them numerous times, talked about them with your friends and co-workers and LOL’d (and maybe even SMH’d) at just how accurate many of them are. Who would have thought Kyle Humphrey and Graydon …

Modern Family: Toddler Lily Curses, Parents Protest
January 20, 2012 – 1:09 pm | No Comment
<i>Modern Family</i>: Toddler Lily Curses, Parents Protest

The popular ABC sitcom Modern Family ignited controversy before an episode even aired when a showrunner announced that it would feature 2-year-old Lily, a character played by 4-year-old Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, using the F-word.
The innocuous comment …

Source: Chris Brown And Rihanna Are Hooking Up, But Aren’t Considering Getting Back Together
January 20, 2012 – 1:04 pm | 3 Comments
Source: Chris Brown And Rihanna Are Hooking Up, But Aren’t Considering Getting Back Together

Three years after they made headlines following a violent assault the night before the Grammy Awards, Chris Brown and Rihanna are allegedly hooking up. But despite the clandestine affair, the duo is supposedly not considering …

Georgia Mother Arrested For Allowing 10-Year-Old To Get Tattoo
January 20, 2012 – 1:02 pm | One Comment
Georgia Mother Arrested For Allowing 10-Year-Old To Get Tattoo

Georgia mother Chuntera Napier has been arrested for allowing her 10-year-old son to get a tattoo. According to a 2010 law, allowing her son Gaquan to get a tattoo is against the law:
“…it shall be …

Is President Obama Right About The Pipeline?
January 20, 2012 – 12:59 pm | No Comment
Is President Obama Right About The Pipeline?

President Obama is getting largely mixed reviews for his most recent decision to nix (at least for now, that is) construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, which would link oil from Alberta, Canada to oil …

Rest In Peace Soul Legend Etta James, 73
January 20, 2012 – 12:48 pm | No Comment
Rest In Peace Soul Legend Etta James, 73

One of the most raw singers of the soul era, the always stirring Etta James, has passed away at 73 years old.
Young people may know of James through Beyoncé, who portrayed the singer in Cadillac …

Should The Boston Celtics Trade Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett This Season?
January 20, 2012 – 12:28 pm | 3 Comments
Should The Boston Celtics Trade Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett This Season?

It was all good just a year ago! Last season, the Boston Celtics weren’t quite as dominant as they’ve been in past years, but they were respectable. Led by their Big Three—Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, …

The New Nike+ Fuelband Will Make You Want To Lace Up Your Running Sneakers And Hit The Gym
January 20, 2012 – 12:28 pm | 2 Comments
The New Nike+ Fuelband Will Make You Want To Lace Up Your Running Sneakers And Hit The Gym

Okay, so this piece of news isn’t specifically about sneakers. But it’s definitely going to affect what you do with your sneakers. So to all of the folks out there who just bought a new …

President Obama Sings “Let’s Stay Together” At Harlem Fundraiser
January 20, 2012 – 10:45 am | No Comment
President Obama Sings “Let’s Stay Together” At Harlem Fundraiser

Barry got soul! President Obama made his musical debut last night at a fundraising event at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, receiving rapturous applause from the adoring crowd:

The original singer of “Let’s Stay Together,” Al …

Would You Use Your “Cheat Free” Card With Katy Perry Or Rihanna?
January 19, 2012 – 3:54 pm | One Comment
Would You Use Your “Cheat Free” Card With Katy Perry Or Rihanna?

Can you imagine being given a “hall pass” to cheat with anyone in the world, including celebrities like Katy Perry and Rihanna, repercussion-free?
Extra-marital dating site (it pains us to even write that) AshleyMadison.com has run …

Mark Wahlberg “Deeply Apologizes” For 9/11 Remarks
January 19, 2012 – 3:28 pm | One Comment
Mark Wahlberg “Deeply Apologizes” For 9/11 Remarks

From racist teen to chart-friendly rapper to Hollywood bigwig, Mark Wahlberg has come a long way. His power status hasn’t affected his straight shooter persona, however, and a recent interview has him under fire once …

Serena Williams Makes A Startling Confession: “I Don’t Love Tennis”
January 19, 2012 – 1:47 pm | 4 Comments
Serena Williams Makes A Startling Confession: “I Don’t Love Tennis”

Serena Williams is starting off 2012 in the worst way possible: By pissing off her diehard fans.
The 30-year-old athlete began dominating the tennis industry in 1995 when she turned pro. Since winning her first Grand …

The Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy” Is Pretty Awesome
January 19, 2012 – 1:36 pm | No Comment
The Nike Air Foamposite One “Galaxy” Is Pretty Awesome

Copper, gold, black…At this point, we’ve seen Nike release the Nike Air Foamposite One in just about every color imaginable. It’s one of their most popular sneakers and, frankly, it’s not hard to see why. …

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Says Android Has Advantages Over iOS
January 19, 2012 – 12:41 pm | 4 Comments
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Says Android Has Advantages Over iOS

In an interview with The Daily Beast, Apple co-founder (and general patron saint) Steve Wozniak made several startlingly frank comments about the advantages of the Android mobile operating system over Apple’s iOS.
“My primary phone is …

James Bond in Skyfall: Official Synopsis, Unofficial Photo
January 19, 2012 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
James Bond in <i>Skyfall</i>: Official Synopsis, Unofficial Photo

Fans supposedly got their first look at Daniel Craig as James Bond in Skyfall with an unofficial image that has been bouncing around the internet (above). At the same time, Sony Pictures has released the …

LL Cool J Named The First Official Host Of Grammys In 7 Years
January 19, 2012 – 12:28 pm | No Comment
LL Cool J Named The First Official Host Of Grammys In 7 Years

Congrats goes out to LL Cool J, who’s just be named the official host of the 2012 Grammy Awards… the first time the awards show has had an official host in 7 years. According to …

Warren Buffett Parties With Jay-Z At 40/40 Re-Opening
January 19, 2012 – 12:28 pm | One Comment
Warren Buffett Parties With Jay-Z At 40/40 Re-Opening

We knew Jay-Z‘s association with entrepreneur and philanthropist Warren Buffett was real, but who knew the third wealthiest person in the world was an official Roc boy?
Buffett toasted his friend Jay’s grand reopening of 40/40, …

Rob Lowe Knows Peyton Manning Is Retiring?
January 19, 2012 – 12:26 pm | No Comment
Rob Lowe Knows Peyton Manning Is Retiring?

Everyone is wondering what the future of Peyton Manning holds. Everyone, except Parks & Recreation actor Rob Lowe.
Apparently, Lowe knows something that the rest of the sports world doesn’t. He knows that Peyton Manning is …

Reebok Classics Presents Meek Mill’s “Ridin’ Philly”
January 18, 2012 – 5:15 pm | No Comment
Reebok Classics Presents Meek Mill’s “Ridin’ Philly”

After signing to Rick Ross‘s Maybach Music, being named “Most Street” and one of the top Freshman of 2011 by XXL and having his single “Ima Boss” become a club anthem, it’s safe to say …

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